Experienced and dedicated Sports Physician with a strong background in providing comprehensive medical care to athletes. Proven expertise in diagnosing and treating sports injuries, optimizing performance, and promoting overall wellness. Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and leveraging advanced diagnostic tools. Committed to staying abreast of the latest advancements in sports medicine. Passionate about helping athletes achieve their full potential and facilitating their safe return to play. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive patient relationships.

• MBBS - Grant Medical College, Mumbai
  2006 - 2012
• PGDSM (Sports Medicine) – Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports,Patiala
  2014 – 2016
• Masters in Sports Sciences & High Performance – UCAM, Spain
  2021 – 2022
• IOC Diploma Drug in Sports
  2019 – 2020
• FIFA Diploma Football Medicine
  2017 - 2020

Private Medical Practice
ACTIV INSIGHT – Sports Physician & Wellness Consultant
June 2023–To Date

• Dedicated to guide individuals towards optimal performance and well-being through personalized healthcare, injury prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
  Launched a community-based initiative to promote the overall health and wellbeing of population through a holistic and inclusive initiative.
Sanket Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Clinic – Sports Physician
July 2012-To Date

• Initially worked as a full-time assistant doctor, transitioning to a visiting consultant in July 2016, specializing in sports injuries for local athletes and wellness care for Jalgaon's population.
Elite Sports
MY&S MISSION OLYMPIC CELL – Consultant Sports Physician
December 2019–December 2021

• Key role in ensuring the well-being of Indian Olympic probable athletes along with contribution to development of efficient injury management and referral system for their optimal performance (CAIMS)
BOXING FEDERATION OF INDIA – Team Doctor & Scientific Advisor
January 2017–March 2021

• Provided comprehensive medical care, injury prevention, and rehabilitation support to optimize the well-being and performance of elite boxers at national and international levels. Consulted SAI and BFI jointly for planning & establishment of several high-performance centers across India.
Sports Education
SPORTZ NEXT – Director Sports Education
April 2021–To Date

• Strategical design and implementation of unique courses in sports sciences, management & performance as per industry requirement in collaboration with international partners.
KJ SOMAIYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT – Adjunct Faculty
January 2024–To Date

• Medical logistics for sports events and training, sports sciences for long term athletic development, industry integration, immersive learning experiences.
FREELANCE – Sports Education Consultant
July 2016–To Date

• Guest Faculty for various educational and awareness initiatives for coaches, athletes and support personnels.
• Conducted Workshops for Physiotherapist, Coaches & Athletes focused to enhance their practical knowledge and skills.
• Invited Talks at various organizations and forums on topics ranging from fitness, common MSK problems, nutrition, etc.
Sports Tech & Startup Ecosystem
FREELANCE – Innovation Consultant
July 2016–To Date

• Smileoracles Dental and Allied Services LLP
  July 2016–To Date
  Mentor for Perfect Mouth Guard a customized mouth guard solution for sports uses mainly Boxing and Hockey. Commercialized production for 2 to 4 mm thickness guards.
• Netrin Sports Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
  June 2022-To Date
  Advisor for commercialization of wearable HRV sensors for the robust physiological monitoring of individuals during their fitness journey. The products are evolved out of Acrophase Human Performance Lab at IIT Madras Technology Park.
• Scermlind healthcare Innovations Pvt. Ltd.
  2022-To Date
  Advisor for ATIUM Sports for their Athlete Management System which leverages the power of informed data and sports science to empower the teams and unleash athlete’s true potential.
• Synersense Private Limited
  November 2023-To Date
  Advisor and Key Opinion Leader for the Sports Science and Sports Biomechanics requirement of the company, which has developed a disruptive 3D Motion Gait Analysis system using wearable sensors at very affordable costs.
Sports Events & Conclaves
GLOBAL SOCCER CONCLAVE – Executive Director
April 2021–To Date

• Asia’s biggest football knowledge – networking event focused on connecting global dots to empower football ecosystem.
GLOBAL SPORTS MEDICINE & SCIENCE CONCLAVE – Convenor
November 2021–March 2022

• India’s only platform for exchanging knowledge and best practices in sports sciences & sports medicine for optimizing athlete performance.
Holistic Wellness
MODI YOGA RETREAT – Wellness Consultant
November 2021–April 2022

• Holistic well-being and personal growth through customized programsand practices that integrate yoga, mindfulness, and healthy lifestyle choices.
Social Responsibility
EXERCISE IS MEDICINE (INDIA CHAPTER) – Advisory Member

• Core Advisory Member of EIM India Chapter under the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) global initiative to promote holistic health and include exercise as effective modality of treatment in Indian healthcare for prevention of lifestyle diseases.

STAIRS FOUNDATION – State Head (Maharashtra)
December 2023–To Date

• STAIRS Foundation envisions to secure a meaningful life for the underprivileged youth and children via sports, and in process, reaping India’s inherent demographic potential and making her a sporting superpower.

JALGAON CITY BOXING ASSOCIATION – Honorary Vice President

• To promote the sports of boxing at grassroot level in Jalgaon City of Maharashtra state, India.

Dande J, Mallick A, Patil AA, Kalra SS. Injury surveillance during elite women's national boxing championship in India. Medical Journal, Armed Forces India. 2023 May-Jun;79(3):262-266. DOI:10.1016/j.mjafi.2021.03.016. PMID: 37193531.

Dande, J., Mallick, A., & Patil, A. (2015). Core Stability in Female Football Players & Comparison to Various Playing Positions. In AFC MEDCON 2015 Conference Proceedings

Patil, A., & Kumar, H. (2016). Historical Background of Doping in Sports – India & World. Paper presented at the 4th Asian History Conference, Punjabi University, Patiala.

- CWG 2018 Contingent Doctor for CGA-INDIA - Consultant MY&S Mission Olympic Cell - Executive Director Global Soccer Conclave - STAIRS Foundation (Core Sports Science Team)

AFC Team Physician

IASM Team Physician

AIBA Ringside Doctor

IOC Cardiovascular Evaluation of Olympic Athletes

WADA ADeL for Medical Professionals

Asian Federation of Sports Medicine (AFSM)

Indian Association of Sports Medicine (IASM)

Indian Society of Sports & Exercise Medicine (ISSEM)

Bombay Orthopaedic Society (BOS)

Jalgaon City Boxing Association (JCBA)